In the 25 years since Tiananmen, China has continued to grow and prosper in a number of areas.

Experts discuss China's growth in the 25 years following Tiananmen Square and beyond

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In the 25 years since Tiananmen, China has continued to grow and prosper in a number of areas. 

But in the persistent absence of many basic human rights, is this growth sustainable? 

In preparation for today's AEI event with Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng, several AEI scholars have commented on the socio-economic struggles facing the Chinese people. 

Watch the event live at 2:00 p.m. 

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